STEP 2

To make Felt Penny Circle, use drawing compass 1-1/2” and 2-1/4” diameter circles onto cardboard; cut out. With dark pen, trace 22 large circles (traditionally called pennies) onto dark green felt; cut out. Trace 22 small circles onto light green felt; cut out. (NOTE: For circles with smooth edges, hold scissors steady in one hand
while cutting and turning felt with
other hand. Small imperfections will be covered with buttonhole stitching.) Use small dab of glue to adhere small felt circles to center of large felt circles. When dry use, chenille needle threaded with DMC #4045 perle cotton to buttonhole stitch around outside edge of each small circle, attaching to large circles by sewing through both left layers. To finish off buttonhole stitched, continue around to catch first
stitch with last stitch; knot ends of back.

STEP 3

To attach Pennies, position appliquéd
felt circles around outside perimeter of stitched design. Felt pennies should overlap stitched oval about 1” (adjust as needed to fill space). Lightly glue or pin in place. Using perle cotton,
buttonhole stitch pennies in place. Sew through felt circles and backing on inside edge and through single dark green felt layer on outside edge. Continue buttonhole stitching around
pennies, knotting on back and adding thread as needed to complete circles.